Allegra Goodman
Allegra Goodman is an American author known for her nuanced depictions of Jewish families grappling with broader societal issues. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Hawaii. Goodman studied English and philosophy at Harvard University and earned a PhD in English literature from Stanford University. Her work often explores themes of family, religion, science, technology, and the concept of islands, both real and metaphorical. She has received numerous accolades for her writing, including a Whiting Writer's Award and the Salon Award for Fiction. Goodman lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her family.
Awards
['Whiting Award (1991)', 'Massachusetts Book Award (winner for The Chalk Artist)', 'National Book Award finalist (Kaaterskill Falls)']
Notable Works
['Kaaterskill Falls', 'Intuition', 'The Cookbook Collector', 'Sam', 'The Chalk Artist', 'Isola', 'The Family Markowitz', 'Total Immersion']
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